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Gooberlog
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8/18/2002
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Now I know that most people that drive dakotas use them as their main vehicle, but what would be some timeworthy weight modifications that would eventualy drop a tenth or two in the 1/4 mile.
I thought about the heavy full size spare and that's comming off today because my roll pans going on next week. I know the back seat only weighs like 1pound. Anyone have some ideas to shed a little weight? I think alot of us are interested on a topic like this! (FREE MODS!!!)
Gooberlog
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FazDak
GenII
8/18/2002
11:15:34
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If you dont plan on driving in the rain much and dont use it for a daily driver take out all of the inner fender of the engine bay, get an electric fan and for racing only drop the sway bar.
Also take off all the bracketry for the spare tire and if possible relocate the battery to the rear somewhere.
All mods I have done.
Scott
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FazDak
GenII
8/18/2002
11:17:18
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Oops, I havent moved the battery just yet. Its going where the spare was and I havent completed the bracket for it yet.
Scott
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Gooberlog
Dodge Dakota
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8/20/2002
19:12:21
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Yeah thanks,
but i don't wanna go that extreme, it's an '01 and my daily driver(almost stock). Ill probobaly take off the spare tire assembly.
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FazDak
GenII
8/20/2002
20:02:02
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Just remember: every 100lbs is a tenth (I think, :-D>)
I know its not "free mods" but you can get fiberglass hood and bumpers.
I took about 200lbs off mine and I can tell you I could feel the difference!!
Good luck
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POWER HUNGRY
Dodge Dakota
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8/20/2002
21:02:25
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Page 232 of the 02' catalog you could get a pro stock truck carbon fiber body from Jerry Haas and get lexan windows? It would be nice but way too expensive!
Back to reality, you could get light weight rims and tires. I have read in my magazines that taking a pound off your wheels is equal to taking 7lbs off the truck itself. Another possibility is to replace any steel pieces with ones made out of aluminum(brackets, clyinders, block). I don't know the specs. on you truck ie.(year,motor,trans), but the best advice would be to try to take a little from different places and it will add up fast.
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FazDak
GenII
8/21/2002
10:02:23
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Could you imagine riding around the street with one of those bodys?!!!!!!
God that would be great! very impracticle but great!! lol
Me
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IntenseDak39
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8/21/2002
10:04:52
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yeah i have wanted one of those since i first got my dak... too bad it doesnt bolt on! oh wait.... wrong thread
edelbrock intake, modified manifold, headers, flowmaster, 24lb injectors, mp throttle body, 1.7 rr, msd 6a, msd wires, blaster 3, b&m shifter, shift kit, coilovers, drag shocks, ladderbars, panhard bar, 150# coils, electric fan, oil cooler, 180 thermostat, autolite 3923, corbeau seats, slicks, mojo
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BlackDakRacer
Dodge Dakota
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8/21/2002
12:30:41
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intense has some weight mods, don't you?
~~Eric
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NoFatChicks
Dodge Dakota
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8/21/2002
12:56:05
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My favorite weight reduction mod was to kick the fat chick out......
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FazDak
GenII
8/21/2002
17:21:42
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LMAO!!!
I know to what thread your speakin and thats just SIC!! lol
Me again
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James Roberts
Dodge Dakota
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8/22/2002
13:26:20
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speaking of wieght...anyone know how much r/t rims weigh? just curious
gooberlog.... i have a pretty much stock r/t...and this is what ive done to remove weight
take out spare tire #1..
cut off exhaust pipe past muffler installed a turn down pipe
fiberglass hood..fiberglass roll pan.
took the jack out from behind the pass seat
removed center console
took the softball bat out from behind my seat
left my 9mm at home
removed maglight from glove box
left all cds at home except system of a down
( was contemplating removing my 10" subs but cant bear headbanging without some sort of bass...)
like that one guy said... get rid of fat chicks..break up with g/f....piss off all of your friends...hehe (like anyone else actually lets their friends ride in their dak with them...lol)
you do...? what??? really??
j/k
also..if you REALLY wanna get serious...get rid of power doors windows etc.... you could remove the heater/airconditioning..that would help.... anything hanging from rear view mirror..lol
im weird about the weight thing..every time i look at my truck i think "man, theres gotta be something i can take off this thing...
you know its bad when you search the frame over for bolts that dont have a purpose...hehe
James Roberts
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Jason
Dodge Dakota
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8/22/2002
14:02:38
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You could always turn it into a convertable.
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IntenseDak39
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8/22/2002
14:04:18
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ahem.....
lets see here what have i done....
removed:
spare tire
spare tire assembly
heat sheilds (except one, gas tank)
center console
rear bumper
inside of tailgate
leaf springs (ladderbars weigh less)
half of the exhaust
a/c compressor
condensor
evaporater/lines
splash shields
air box assembly
washer fluid resevoir
hole in bed
lighter seats
clutch fan
fan shroud
smaller lighter coolant resevoir
next to go:
cd player (its almost dead)
fender wells
tub the bed
air bags
next to install:
light weight aluminum fuel cell
lighter dash peices
new steering wheel
edelbrock intake, modified manifold, headers, flowmaster, 24lb injectors, mp throttle body, 1.7 rr, msd 6a, msd wires, blaster 3, b&m shifter, shift kit, coilovers, drag shocks, ladderbars, panhard bar, 150# coils, electric fan, oil cooler, 180 thermostat, autolite 3923, corbeau seats, slicks, mojo
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James Roberts
Dodge Dakota
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8/22/2002
15:59:42
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dude..now thats some weight reduction...
youve got me wondering (note to self:find out how much airbags weigh) :)
Intense you have ruined my weekend! instead of chasing women and races im gonna be taking more things off my truck
have any idea how much weight youve lost btw?
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IntenseDak39
*GenIII*
8/22/2002
16:21:32
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well here are my guesses on just the items i removed (not replaced)
bumper 75 lbs
spare tire & assembly 40-50 lbs
compressor/condensor/evaporator 50lbs
center console 20 lbs
splash shields 25 lbs (both)
heat shields 10 lbs
tail gate guts 30-40 lbs
airbox assembly 10-15 lbs
washer fluid 5 lbs
all in all i would say close to 300 lbs... but i want more!! hehe
i dont want the airbags because when some stupid @ss hits me it will just be more costly to replace. Besides the steering wheel will stop me ;-)
...and airbags go pretty good on eBay!
edelbrock intake, modified manifold, headers, flowmaster, 24lb injectors, mp throttle body, 1.7 rr, msd 6a, msd wires, blaster 3, b&m shifter, shift kit, coilovers, drag shocks, ladderbars, panhard bar, 150# coils, electric fan, oil cooler, 180 thermostat, autolite 3923, corbeau seats, slicks, mojo
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James Roberts
Dodge Dakota
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8/22/2002
16:25:30
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ebay eh? hrmm.. now if i can get these things out without A:)killing myself and B:) tearing up my truck....
is it illegal to take out airbags?
ever notice that no matter how much faster you get..its still not fast enough? i think i have issues with that... hehe
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IntenseDak39
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8/22/2002
16:50:25
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hehe
i dont know if it is illegal but i know that in 97 and up it was manditory that car manufacturers put 2 air bags in cars...
to keep from killing yourself...
disconnect battery at both terminals and wait 5 minutes for the airbag system to loose power.
have fun!
edelbrock intake, modified manifold, headers, flowmaster, 24lb injectors, mp throttle body, 1.7 rr, msd 6a, msd wires, blaster 3, b&m shifter, shift kit, coilovers, drag shocks, ladderbars, panhard bar, 150# coils, electric fan, oil cooler, 180 thermostat, autolite 3923, corbeau seats, slicks, mojo
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BIgJoe
Dodge Dakota
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8/22/2002
19:32:17
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Intense how hot does your truck bed get with no heat shields?
-Joe?
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IntenseDak39
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8/22/2002
21:58:27
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i dont know... i sit in the cab!
it doesnt get hot because my exhaust isnt close to the bed...i shortened it
edelbrock intake, modified manifold, headers, flowmaster, 24lb injectors, mp throttle body, 1.7 rr, msd 6a, msd wires, blaster 3, b&m shifter, shift kit, coilovers, drag shocks, ladderbars, panhard bar, 150# coils, electric fan, oil cooler, 180 thermostat, autolite 3923, corbeau seats, slicks, mojo
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FazDak
GenII
8/22/2002
22:17:27
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I have full length exaust and I can tell you it aint hot with the heat shields off in mine either...well that is from the cab. lol
Why would you worry about that? your exaust is like 6" form the bed, how much you really think those flimsy heat shields do?
I see your back to listin your mods Intense, whats that all bout? feeling threatened by a little Va Dak? I crack myself up!!!
Night all
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BigJoe
Dodge Dakota
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8/22/2002
23:21:21
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I didn't think they did much but I do haul a lot of crap for people, and I didn't want to screw up peoples stuff
-Joe
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